Monday, April 07, 2003

The Name of the Rose

One of Andrew Sullivan's many contributions to the honorable tradition of yellow journalism was presiding over the publication of a factually-challenged article about Hillary Clinton and the Rose Law Firm, complete with the catchy title "The Name of the Rose," while he was editor of The New Republic.

Crazy Andy is currently upset by Kerry's use of the phrase "regime change" in reference to his campaign for election. Apparently since Saddam has a "regime," referring to a Bush regime is somehow equating the two. Of course, back in 1994 as editor Sullivan had no objections to the word "regime":

From the article, by L.J. Davis:


After seven years under the Clinton regime and with tens of millions in issued loans, adfa had created just 2,700 jobs, many at wages significantly below the national standard. This anemic showing obscures the fact that adfa had yet another purpose: its generosity was returned in the form of campaign contributions for William Jefferson Clinton.


David Neiwert has more examples.